Frosty the Snowman‘ using snow from last month’s record-breaking snowfall. Saskatoon snow removal estimated to cost $10-15 million They hope it can bring smiles to those passing by.“There’s a lot of negative things happening every day with COVID and people in hospital,” Frosty’s builder Lance Arcand said.“Since we’re on a busy street, I figured a lot of people are going through a hard time right now and I just want to spread the Christmas cheer.” Northern Saskatchewan families to receive 1,700 Christmas gifts from community organization The Arcand family spent about six hours creating their new snowy friend.

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Trucker protests: Protesters vow to protect National War Memorial in Ottawa after removal of fencing

Purported veterans and supporters of the so-called “Freedom convoy” removed fencing protecting the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Saturday. A police officer can be seen telling the demonstrators they would be responsible for taking care of the memorial, according to Global News’ Abigail Bimman, who was on the ground at the time.

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Convoy vehicles break through RCMP barricades as B.C. border crossing effectively closed

#FreedomConvoy #vancouver#military pic.twitter.com/XhnXUyDUaY— WaiverHunter (@WaiverHunter) February 12, 2022RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Elenore Sturko said late Saturday afternoon a group of vehicles, including a large truck with a military-style paint job, broke through a police blockade and over a median heading the wrong way on the northbound side of the road.It appears to be some type of, maybe military surplus … it’s not anything with the government of Canada, it’s a vehicle that is painted and lifted and looks to be a military type style, and that was one of the first vehicles to break over the median and past police barriers,” Sturko said.UPDATE #BCHwy15 – CLOSED in both directions between 8th Ave and 1st Ave due to a public demonstration.

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More than 49,000 boosters given yesterday; 810 community cases; 32 in hospital

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Traffic Alert for motorists using Colombo – Horana Rd

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police announced that the movement of traffic will be restrict along the Colombo – Horana Road as a result of the development of the Bokundara Bridge in Piliyandala.From the 13th of February 2022 until further notice, two lanes will be open for vehicles to travel to Colombo from 6 AM to 3 PM daily, and one lane to travel to Horana during that time.Further, from 3 PM to 6 PM, two lanes will be open to travel to Horana while one lane will be open to travel to Colombo.In addition, from 6 AM to 9 AM and 4 PM to 8 PM, all heavy vehicles, excluding passenger transport buses, will not be allowed to enter these roads.Sri Lanka Police requested the general public to use the following alternatives to avoid inconveniences.* Horana to Colombo : Proceed to Galle Road from Piliyandala and then move to Colombo.* Horana to Werahera : Proceed to Ratmalana via Galle Road and then use Borupana Road to access Werahera* Colombo to Horana : Proceed to Maharagama from Boralesgamuwa and use the Maharagama Piliyandala Road.

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Trucker convoy protesters gather in Toronto for second straight weekend

Protesters supporting the trucker convoy movement that has occupied Ottawa and Windsor demonstrated in Toronto for a second consecutive weekend. It comes after the province declared a state of emergency in relation to the ongoing blockades.

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protesters fighting the Canadian government’s pandemic measures, a bank spokesperson said on Saturday.The demonstrations, dubbed the “Freedom Convoy” by Canadian truckers opposing a vaccination mandate for cross-border drivers as well as other pandemic restrictions, are now in their third week. They have gridlocked the capital Ottawa and blocked U.S.-Canada border crossings, damaging trade between the two countries.Early on Saturday, Canadian police began clearing protesters blocking a key bridge linking Canada and the United States.

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Senators introduce bill to address social media harm, addiction

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Philadelphia's first gun buyback kicked off Saturday

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia’s first gun buyback of 2022 kicked off on Saturday.The event was led by Bilal Qayyum with Fathers Day Rally Committee along with leaders from the Philadelphia City Council.For every gun that was turned in, no questions asked, the person was given a $100 gift certificate to a local grocer.One person turned in ten guns alone. In total, 28 guns were turned in Saturday – 24 handguns and 4 long guns. "A lot of guns and the police would tell you this, that are on the streets today, ended up legal guns in someone house, someone broke in and took that gun.

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Gas prices continue to rise in NJ amid crude oil price hikes

TRENTON, N.J. - Gas prices continue to rise sharply in New Jersey as crude oil prices increase amid ongoing global tensions related to uncertainty over Russia’s intentions toward Ukraine. AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $3.56, up 12 cents from last week. Drivers were paying an average of $2.64 a gallon a year ago at this time. The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $3.48, up six cents from last week. ___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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Police investigate non-fatal shooting of Delaware teenager

NEW CASTLE, Del. - Police in Delaware are investigating the shooting of a teen in New Castle County. New Castle Police say they received a report of a shooting Friday afternoon in the community of Sophia’s Place West. Officers arrived and found a 16-year-old boy with gunshot wounds to his upper and lower extremities. A good Samaritan had been rendering aid before police arrived. The boy was taken to the hospital and reported in stable condition. Police are investigating and asking the public to contact them if they have relevant information.___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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Group of men assault, rob man of nearly $30K in Northeast Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating after four men broke into a home and assaulted a man in Northeast Philadelphia. The incident happened at approximately 2:30 a.m. on the 6900 block of Horrocks Street. Police say four unknown men, two of which were armed, forced entry through the basement door. They then assaulted a 41-year-old man and took approximately $28,000 ($10,000 in coins, $10,000 in checks, and $8,000 in cash) in various currency from the man.

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EastEnders' Maisie Smith reveals one piece of advice she would have given her younger self after previously opening up about mental health

EastEnders star has been getting close with her fellow co-stars, including Dragons Den star Sara Davies, Gordon Ramsay's daughter Tilly, and fellow actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, who made history last year as the show's first ever deaf contestant. Today (12 February) she shared a video of her spending time with CBBC TV presenter Rhys Stephenson in the dressing room before a show at London's 02 arena.

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Man dies after being shot inside car in Southwest Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA - A man has lost his life after a shooting in Southwest Philadelphia. The shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. Friday on the 6000 block of Woodland Avenue. Police say the 29-year-old man was shot once in the left armpit inside a Nissan Altima.

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CDC proposes change to opioid prescription guidelines

CDC officials said."We began to hear how the guidelines were being misused and misapplied" said the CDC's Christopher Jones, a co-author of the draft guidance.The proposed changes, contained in a 229-page draft update in the Federal Register, would roll back some suggested limits on the drugs. Their publication opens a 60-day public comment period.

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Convoy protesters tear down fence protecting National War Memorial

Protesters from the so-called “freedom convoy” in Ottawa have torn down a fence that had been put around the National War Memorial to protect it from further desecration.

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4 hurt in shooting after Justin Bieber concert at Los Angeles restaurant

According to TMZ, rapper Kodak Black was among those who were shot. The gunfire erupted outside The Nice Guy restaurant, hitting four men ages 60, 19, 20 and 22, LAPD Officer Lizeth Lomeli said. Their names were not released.When officers arrived on the scene, they located three people who had been shot.

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as she shares a fresh update with fans. The update from Rylan comes on social media a day after he was rushed to hospital.

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The number of coronavirus infections is continuing to plummet in all 10 boroughs in Greater Manchester, latest figures show.

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Injunction granted to prevent protesters from blocking Ambassador Bridge

Late Friday afternoon, a judge granted an injunction which prevents protesters from stopping the flow of traffic across the Ambassador Bridge. Sean O’Shea reports.

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Live blog: Ottawa convoy protest enters 16th day, as police clear Ambassador Bridge

“Freedom Convoy” originally meant to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates and quarantine rules for cross-border truck drivers has entered its 16th day on Saturday.Police in Windsor, Ont. say they’ve begun enforcement actions against protesters who blocked access to the Ambassador Bridge for days.They say they’ve told protesters at the scene to head home, and several have begun packing up tents.

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Quebec reports 28 more COVID-19 deaths, logs 71 patient drop in hospitalizations

COVID-19 today as virus-related hospitalizations continue to decline across the province.The Health Department says 2,143 people are in hospital with the disease, after 144 patients were admitted in the past 24 hours and 215 were discharged.#COVID19 – En date du 11 février, voici la situation au Québec: https://t.co/pwoUoaBgaF pic.twitter.com/aR2nlnEvXO— Santé Québec (@sante_qc) February 12, 2022It says the number of overall virus-related hospitalizations are down by 71.Officials say 153 patients are listed in intensive care, a drop of 11.The province is also reporting 2,359 new cases confirmed by molecular testing, which is limited to certain higher-risk groups.They say 33,661 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine were administered on Friday.

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Robot dogs will soon patrol the US-Mexico border

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Trucker protests: Windsor police begin clearing out Ambassador Bridge blockade

Police in Windsor, Ont., commenced their enforcement Saturday of an injunction granted on Friday by an Ontario judge to allow for protesters at the Ambassador Bridge to be cleared out. Sean O’Shea has more details on how the enforcement proceeded, with protesters closest to the bridge seen moving back peacefully, while others drove their vehicles away from the area.

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COVID-19: Hospitalizations in Nova Scotia see slight decline

COVID-19 in Nova Scotia declined slightly since Friday, the province announced on Saturday.In an abbreviated weekend news release, the province said there were 79 people in hospital who were admitted due to COVID-19 and were receiving specialized care in a designated unit. That’s down by three since Friday.However, another three people were in intensive care, for a total of 14.

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HARPER, Kan. - Rain on a wedding day can be upsetting for any couple, but a tornado can be downright frightening during the vows.In some cultures, rain is viewed as good luck, symbolizing various things from fertility to unity. It can also represent that your marriage will last a lifetime. Candra and Caleb Pence would agree.It was May 19, 2012, and the 21-year-old bride was ready to marry the man of her dreams.

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Ukraine crisis: Putin, Biden conclude hourlong call as US evacuates embassy

MOSCOW - With the risk of war looming larger, Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Joe Biden held a high-stakes telephone call Saturday as a tense world watched and worried that an invasion of Ukraine could begin within days.Before talking to Biden, Putin had a telephone call with French President Emmanuel Macron, who met with him in Moscow earlier in the week to try to resolve the biggest security crisis between Russia and the West since the Cold War. A Kremlin summary of the call suggested that little progress was made toward cooling down the tensions.The closely watched call between Biden and Putin began shortly after 11 a.m.

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Chris Rea’s ‘Driving Home For Christmas’ trends following news of new coronavirus restrictions

Chris Rea‘s festive track ‘Driving Home For Christmas’ has started trending online following news that the UK is introducing new coronavirus restrictions for the holiday period.Earlier today (December 19), Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that his originally planned relaxed coronavirus rules for the Christmas period have now been scrapped.

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Nova Scotian poker star helps families in need for the holiday season

December 17, 2020Since then, he has received over 20 messages from parents across the province. Halifax charity hands out socks for cold feet this winter With a focus on families with children, Livingston says he is choosing to send money rather than gifts, so families can purchase holiday presents or necessities at no expense.“I’ve had a good couple of years personally and I just want to help people who are less fortunate,” Livingston says.

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Black Midi share two new Christmas covers to raise money for The Windmill venue

Black Midi have shared two new Christmas covers to raise to raise funds for The Windmill in Brixton.The band have reworked Bobby Helms’ 1957 classic ‘Jingle Bell Rock’ and ‘What Christmas Means To Me’, which has been released by a number of artists including Stevie Wonder.All proceeds from the songs will go to The Windmill’s crowdfunder to help keep the venue open. It has suffered financially during the coronavirus pandemic.“We recorded a couple of covers of our favourite Christmas tunes at our rehearsal room and then added some bells an whistles at home,” the band said.

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Kirk Cameron under fire for hosting Christmas caroling ‘protest’ over COVID-19

Instagram.“God Bless America. Joy over fear!” Cameron wrote in a post promoting photos of the “protest,” which shows throngs of maskless singers — apparently failing to follow social distance recommendations.Critics were quick to point out the carolers were likely spreading more than just Christmas cheer.“This is one of the most irresponsible things I’ve seen lately,” one observer slammed, in reference to California’s spiking coronavirus infections.

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Scott Thompson: Why is my dog eating light bulbs off the Christmas tree — and why now?

COVID-19, I could not believe the response I received when talking of our year-and-a-half-old Tucker.No, he’s not my boy. Tucker is our dog.

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Elizabeth Fry Society fundraising for incarcerated women’s Christmas gifts

From Christmas cards to cookies, how to limit COVID-19 spread during the holidays Ayles said receiving new self-care products such as body wash, shampoo, and colouring books, allows the women to feel a sense of home and reminds them that others do care.Incarceration has been made even more challenging during the COVID-19 pandemic as strict visitor restrictions were implemented. While others use the holidays season to spend time with their loved ones, those incarcerated experience additional separation difficulties throughout the season.The Elizabeth Fry Society says ensuring every woman receives a gift on Dec.

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Christmas Day is approaching, and from Friday 18 December the Covid-19 restrictions are being relaxed.

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holiday season inches closer.“We have over 100 gifts so far. They are being wrapped and stored safely following the COVID-19 rules put in place,” said Amanda McCall, mother of two.

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Here’s how candy canes turned Aberdeen, Sask., into a winter wonderland for Christmas

novel coronavirus pandemic.The town has turned into a winter wonderland, and it all started as an initiative by the former mayor.Renee Reimer Horner gave out 300 blank wooden candy canes for people to decorate however they wanted. Saskatoon family builds giant ‘Frosty the Snowman’ to spread Christmas cheer Kyle MacDonald spent about 20 hours building his own candy cane themed pub on his lawn.

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From Christmas cards to cookies, how to limit COVID-19 spread during the holidays

COVID-19, it can feel like nothing about this holiday is going to be normal.But, according to Jason Tetro the host of the Super Awesome Science Show on Curiouscast, if you take some simple precautions, your gifts, cards and baking can be exchanged safely. Christmas a sign of hope amid coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis says Possibly the most time-honoured tradition of the holiday season is the exchanging of gifts between loved ones.

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Northern Saskatchewan families to receive 1,700 Christmas gifts from community organization

A group of hard-working elves is bringing the Christmas spirit to northern Saskatchewan this year.Children North, a family support organization in La Ronge, is shipping roughly 1,700 gifts to families in 12 northern communities.

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‘I wanted to spread some good’: N.B. boy crafts birdhouses for seniors at home amid the pandemic

Moncton charity that provides toys for kids in need sees nearly 40% increase in sponsorship “There is not much good happening right now and I wanted to spread some good,” said MacLaren, who is learning his woodworking skills from his grandfather, Jim Tingley.Tingley describes his grandson as “very thoughtful, thinking of other people before himself.”The pair handcrafted 30 birdhouses and delivered them to seniors living in Salisbury, N.B., on Monday.“My heart melted,” said Tingley, thinking about helping his grandson complete such a kind gesture.Knowing seniors were cooped up in their homes with little contact with family and friends amid the pandemic, Preston said he simply wanted to help them feel less lonely.

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Khloe Kardashian Reveals Christmas Eve Party Is Cancelled For 1st Time Since 1978 Amidst Rising COVID Cases

The Kardashians will be celebrating Christmas a little differently this year. Khloe Kardashian, 36, responded to a fan asking whether or not the family Christmas party was still on for this year given the COVID-19 pandemic. “The Covid cases are getting out of control in CA. So we decided that we’re not doing a Christmas Eve party this year. It’s the first time we will not be having a Christmas Eve party since 1978 I believe. Health and safety first though! Taking this pandemic seriously is a must,” Khloe, who battled COVID-19 earlier this year, tweeted.

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Christmas a sign of hope amid coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis says

Pope Francis says the Christmas season provides reason for hope amid the difficulties of the coronavirus pandemic.During his Sunday blessing, Francis noted that the Vatican’s Christmas tree had gone up last week in St. Peter’s Square, and that work is underway to build the life-size Nativity scene next to it.

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B.C. chef, charity team up to offer virtual ‘holiday parties’ while feeding kids in need

COVID-19 pandemic.The project has kept crucial revenue flowing through the doors of Fable Kitchen, while helping Backpack Buddies — a group that helps feed vulnerable kids — keep up with a surge in pandemic demand. Survey finds 1 in 4 B.C.

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Winnipeg dad’s Lego creations get into the holiday spirit

Winnipeg dad’s Lego version of Trudeau’s coronavirus speech to kids goes viral

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Saskatchewan premier hopeful restrictions will loosen at Christmas despite COVID-19 caseload

coronavirus in the province and hopes they can be loosened closer to Christmas to allow people to see family.“In order for that to happen, people need to adhere to the measures that are in place,” Scott Moe said Tuesday.The chief medical health officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab, is currently reviewing the prospects, Moe said, and will provide advice upon which the government will act on Dec.

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